Baltray is One of Ireland’s True Golfing Gems by Seamus Maguire

You only have to look at the visitor's book in County Louth Golf Club, better known as Baltray, near Drogheda in County Louth, Ireland to realize that many from abroad, particularly America, have discovered this understated but hidden gem of a true links course. This is not a recent trend either

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Traveling to Retford - Some Interesting Sites By Simon Haughtone

Retford is a market town that is in the county of Nottingham and about 30 miles from the city of Nottingham. The Chesterfield canal cuts right through the center of town and the town is in the valley created by the Idle River. Retford received its right to hold a market in 1246. The town most

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Have a Pleasant Stay at Ramsgate, Kent By Simon Haughtone

One of the seaside towns in Kent County is Ramsgate. More specifically, it is located on the Isle of Thanet, which is why it is a maritime town. It was one of the most successful seaside villages back in nineteenth century and is even a member of the old confederation of Cinque Ports. There are

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Begin the New Year With a Pembrokeshire Cottage Holiday by Dipika Patel

There are not many better things than beginning the new year with a relaxing holiday - and where better to refresh yourself than amid the beautiful scenery of Pembrokeshire in Wales? Holidaymakers visiting the county will find much to see and do, whether they are looking to revitalise themselve

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Golf Never As Cheap As in Ireland in 2010 by Seamus Maguire

In 2005, at the height of the Celtic Tiger boom, a new golf course opened in County Kildare. Moyvalley Golf and Country Club was a dazzling affair with a hotel and spa plus on-course houses available to buy or rent. Membership was pitched at a signing on fee of €75,000 with annual subs of €3

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